World got you down, bunkie? There’s good reason. Terror and unrest seem to abound. Brexit threatens to isolate the U.K., casting it back to the 1950s. Donald Trump wants America to return to that time as well, with his nativism and clearly racist comments. And then there is Orlando—the slaughter of 49 innocent souls, … Continue reading “Terror in the Present and the Past|Huff Post (07/01/2016)”

The use of cannabis by those experiencing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is well known, but cannabis doesn’t cure PTSD. In fact, there are many who feel that PTSD can never be cured since the underlying problem is memory of psychological trauma that can never be fully erased. PTSD, like grief, must be assimilated into … Continue reading “Buds & Brushes: The Art of Healing | Cannabis Now (06/27/2016)”

Ma Bell is long gone, replaced, it seems, by Father Facebook. Back in the 20th Century, Bell Telephone was often referred to as Ma Bell because, in the words of Urban Dictionary, it was “the entire national telephone network.” It’s true. Many people can recall a time when Ma Bell was the … Continue reading “Father Facebook|Huff Post (02/08/2016)”

Bobby Moulton will not go to jail. The Rhode Island medical cannabis activist who has dedicated his life to helping pediatric cancer patients with cannabis oil has dodged a potential of 30 years in jail and will, instead, serve 7 years of unencumbered probation. Miracles, it seems, do still happen. Bobby’s case was detailed in … Continue reading “Victory for the Kids | Cannabis Now (11/09/2015)”

As research into the endogenous cannabinoid system (ECS) uncovers more and more therapeutic applications of cannabis it is likely that Big Pharma will get involved. In fact, it already has. Source: Big Pharma-Produced Cannabis Is Likely Coming to the U.S.